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Athletic Field Status Update


  All park facilities are open.  
 
For daily updates on the status of Park Athletic Fields, please call (252) 728-8484.

Summer Camp 2025

Join us for a summer full of fun in the sun! Our seven week summer camp kicks off June 16th and runs through August 4th, with no camp the week of July 4th. Our camp is for youth ages 7-11 years old and costs $125/week. Each week will include Field Trips! Reverse Field Trips! Competitions ranging from lego builds, to karaoke to relay races and much, much more! Each day is packed full of activities keeping everyone busy and active from drop off in the morning to pick up in the afternoon. Space is limited so register today! For questions about camp reach out our Camp Director Darlene Austin @ 252.222.5858 or darlene.austin@carteretcountync.gov

Carteret Co. Special Olympics Athletes WIN BIG

State Summer Games was a huge success for our local athletes.  Click here to read the story and see the results!   

Tennis Summer Camps

Join us on the courts this summer with our summer tennis camps! We will be offering our tennis camps at Western Park and Swinson Park. Our camps focusing on building and enhancing the foundation of the sport while also having fun in the sun! Space is limited so register today!
 
 Swinson Park                           Western Park  
 
"Lobsters" ages 3-4                     "Flamingos" ages 3-4 
 July 21-25 Mon-Fri                      June 9-13 Mon-Fri 
 9:00 am-9:45am                         9:00am-9:45am
 Register Here                             Register Here
 
"Gorillas" ages 5-6                       "Spiders" ages 5-6
July 21-25 Mon-Fri                       June 9-13 Mon-Fri
10:00am-10:45am                       10:00am-10:45am
Register Here                              Register Here
 
"Back Peddlers" ages 7-10            "Shufflers" ages 7-10
July 28-Aug 1 Mon-Fri                  June 16-20 Mon-Fri
9:00am-11:00am                         9:00am-11:00am
Register Here                              Register Here
 
"Split Steppers: ages 11-15
Aug 4-8 Monday-Friday
11:30am-1:30pm

Summer Open Gym Series

Summer Open Gym Series will be held every Thursday, from 9 AM-12 PM, beginning July 3rd-August 7th. 
 
Age: Rising 5th-9th Grade Girls & Boys
 
Details coming soon! 
 
Registration opens June 2, 2025.  

NFL Co-ed Youth Flag Football League

Save the date! Carteret County Parks & Recreation NFL Co-ed Youth Flag Football league registration will open June 27th, 2025. More details to come!

Summer Archery Camp

Join us July 7th-11th for our Summer Archery Camp @ Western Park! Our camp is for youth ages 8-15 years old and there is no experience needed to join. Highlights of camp include: The steps of shooting, shooting form, range safety and of course fun games to test the skills learned! We will be having two(2) different sessions: 9:00am-10am and 10:30am-11:30am, space is limited so register today.
 

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Program

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Beginner Karate Program
Beginner Karate classes for children and adults
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:00-4:40PM (Children)  /  5:00-5:45PM (Family)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00-4:40PM
$89.00 per participant
To register call 252-222-0444 or enroll online at CapeCarteretKarate.com
Lessons held at Western Park Community Center / 275 Old Highway 58
Cedar Point, NC 28584
Sign Up to Achieve Your Goals Today!

Yoga for All

Yoga is for everybody and every body! This is yoga for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, open to all adults. Continuous classes are held on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am, in the exercise room at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center. 
For more information or to register today, contact instructor Pat Sorrell at pat2sorrell@gmail.com or 919-740-7535.
If you’re ready to become the happiest, healthiest version of you, get your spot now!

Additional Information

For a complete list of programs, exercise classes, activities and more, visit our Programs tab located at the top of the page. From there you will find a detailed schedule of each program we are currently offering. You can also create an online account to make future registration fast and convenient!

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